Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Lalkothi, Jaipur.

• The Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan is located at Lalkothi, Jaipur.

Key Points

• Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan ​
  • The Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan is located at Lalkothi, Jaipur.
  • Presently, it comprises 200 members who are directly elected from single-seat constituencies.
  • The building of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is one of the most modern legislature complexes in India. Situated in a sprawling 16.96 acres campus - in Jyoti Nagar, Jaipur.
  • Work on this project commenced in November 1994 and was completed in March 2001.
  • The exterior of the building has been provided with famous traditional features of Rajasthan such as Jharokas, Chhatries, Kamani, Baradaries, Arches, Todies, etc. in Jodhpur and Bansi Paharpur stone.
  • The interior entrance lounges have been decorated in the famous Rajasthani traditional art on walls and ceilings representing the traditional art of four regions of Jaipur, Shekhawati, Marwar, and Mewar. 

Additional Information

• 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • Governor, Rajasthan
    • Shri Kalraj Mishra
  • Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • Dr. C.P. Joshi
  • Chief Minister Rajasthan
    • Sh. Ashok Gehlot

Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India which are guaranteed to all citizens. They are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, etc. 

Important Points

The Fundamental Rights have been classified under six categories including the Right to equality which include the following rights:

1. Right to equality (Articles 14–18)
   1. Equality before the law and equal protection of laws (Article 14).
   2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
   3. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
   4. Abolition of untouchability and prohibition of its practice (Article 17).
   5. Abolition of titles except military and academic (Article 18).

Additional Information

•  Right to Freedom (Articles 19 – 22)​- The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to citizens. The freedom right includes many rights such as:
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of assembly without arms
  • Freedom of association
  • Freedom to practise any profession 
  • Freedom to reside in any part of the country
• Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 – 24)- This right implies the prohibition of traffic in human beings, beggar, and other forms of forced labour. It also implies the prohibition of children in factories, etc. The Constitution prohibits the employment of children under 14 years in hazardous conditions.
• Right to Constitutional Remedies (32 – 35)- The Constitution guarantees remedies if citizens’ fundamental rights are violated. The government cannot infringe upon or curb anyone’s rights. When these rights are violated, the aggrieved party can approach the courts. Citizens can even go directly to the Supreme Court which can issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights.

Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India which are guaranteed to all citizens.

• They are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, etc. 
• There are six fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution along with the constitutional articles related to them are mentioned below:
  • Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
  • Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
  • Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
  • Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)
  • Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
  • Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

Important Points

Why Right to Property is not a Fundamental Right?

• There was one more fundamental right in the Constitution, i.e., the right to property. 
• However, this right was removed from the list of fundamental rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. 
• This was because this right proved to be a hindrance towards attaining the goal of socialism and redistributing wealth (property) equitably among the people. 

Note: The right to property is now a legal right and not a fundamental right. 

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Article 23 to 24.

• Fundamental Rights:
  • Articles 12-35 of Part - III of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights.
  • Fundamental rights are enforceable in the court of law.
  • There are six fundamental rights as of present, they are:
    • Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
    • Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
    • Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
    • Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)
    • Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
    • Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

• The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.
  • ​Hence statement 1 is correct.
• In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.
  • ​NALSA issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.
  • Hence statement 2 is correct.

​​​Additional Information

• Objectives of Legal Services Authorities are:
  • Provide free legal aid and advice.
  • Spread legal awareness.
  • Organize lok adalats.
  • Promote settlements of disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms. Various kinds of ADR mechanisms are Arbitration, Conciliation, Judicial settlement including settlement through Lok Adalat, or Mediation.
  • Provide compensation to victims of crime.
• Persons Eligible for Free Legal Services:
  • Women and Children
  • Persons with disability
  • Member of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes
  • Industrial Workmen
  • Persons in custody
  • Victims of natural disasters, ethnic/caste violence, industrial disaster
  • Victims of Human Trafficking or Begar
  • Persons with an annual income of less than Rs. 1,00,000/- or as notified by the Central/State Governments.​